GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
into trouble here?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlamps.htm
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Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> into trouble here?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlamps.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> into trouble here?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlamps.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> into trouble here?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Leigh,

Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds the
headlamp assemblies on.

It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected through a
plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are only
threads at the end.

After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts. You
grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very slight
rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.

You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be quite
stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out without
the use of any prying tools.

I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will make
any further removals much easier.

http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg


May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?



<Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> into trouble here?
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Leigh,

Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds the
headlamp assemblies on.

It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected through a
plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are only
threads at the end.

After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts. You
grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very slight
rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.

You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be quite
stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out without
the use of any prying tools.

I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will make
any further removals much easier.

http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg


May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?



<Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> into trouble here?
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Leigh,

Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds the
headlamp assemblies on.

It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected through a
plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are only
threads at the end.

After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts. You
grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very slight
rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.

You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be quite
stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out without
the use of any prying tools.

I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will make
any further removals much easier.

http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg


May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?



<Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> into trouble here?
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

I thought it sounded easy, but now I'm stuck in the garage trying to
pry the thing out. It won't budge.

This is what happened: I almost got in a wreck on the freeway and
instead hit a few construction barrels. They put a dent in my hood,
scratched the paint and cracked my headlight casing. That's why I'm
trying to pull it out, but it won't budge.

Any advice?

billy ray wrote:
> Leigh,
>
> Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds the
> headlamp assemblies on.
>
> It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected through a
> plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are only
> threads at the end.
>
> After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts. You
> grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very slight
> rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.
>
> You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be quite
> stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out without
> the use of any prying tools.
>
> I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will make
> any further removals much easier.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg
>
>
> May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?
>
>
>
> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> > 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> > into trouble here?
> >

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

I thought it sounded easy, but now I'm stuck in the garage trying to
pry the thing out. It won't budge.

This is what happened: I almost got in a wreck on the freeway and
instead hit a few construction barrels. They put a dent in my hood,
scratched the paint and cracked my headlight casing. That's why I'm
trying to pull it out, but it won't budge.

Any advice?

billy ray wrote:
> Leigh,
>
> Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds the
> headlamp assemblies on.
>
> It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected through a
> plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are only
> threads at the end.
>
> After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts. You
> grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very slight
> rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.
>
> You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be quite
> stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out without
> the use of any prying tools.
>
> I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will make
> any further removals much easier.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg
>
>
> May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?
>
>
>
> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> > 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> > into trouble here?
> >

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

I thought it sounded easy, but now I'm stuck in the garage trying to
pry the thing out. It won't budge.

This is what happened: I almost got in a wreck on the freeway and
instead hit a few construction barrels. They put a dent in my hood,
scratched the paint and cracked my headlight casing. That's why I'm
trying to pull it out, but it won't budge.

Any advice?

billy ray wrote:
> Leigh,
>
> Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds the
> headlamp assemblies on.
>
> It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected through a
> plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are only
> threads at the end.
>
> After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts. You
> grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very slight
> rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.
>
> You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be quite
> stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out without
> the use of any prying tools.
>
> I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will make
> any further removals much easier.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg
>
>
> May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?
>
>
>
> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
> > 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting myself
> > into trouble here?
> >